Sir Roger Gale is the longest-serving MP in the current parliament, having been first elected in June 1983, and holds the same distinction within the Conservative Party. He cast 274 votes across 460 eligible divisions for a participation rate of 59.57%, ranking him 223rd overall among all MPs and 44th among Conservative MPs. His debate contributions are notably stronger, with 365 total contributions across 191 debates in which he participated, placing him 74th overall among all MPs, with particular engagement in procedural matters, foreign affairs and defence, and environment and climate issues. The divergence between his voting and debate activity rankings is notably large, with his debate contributions significantly outpacing his voting participation.

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